7 Steps To Prevent Hotel Bed Bugs

7 Steps To Prevent Hotel Bed Bugs

You bags are packed, you're ready to go, you're standing there outside the door, you hate to ... No, wait that's a John Denver tune I was thinking of. What this article has to do with is preventing hotel bed bugs.

We're not speaking about lower end hotels either. A few of the luxury hotels have had problems.

Not to worry my friend, simply follow a few easy steps and the possibility of these weird tourists ruining your journey really is minimal.

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Being proactive is the key here and this post will discuss how to avoid these pests, what to do if you encounter them and how to prevent bringing them house with you.

7 Steps To A Bug Free Hotel Stay

1. Utilize the luggage rack

2. Inspect the bed

3. Check the drapes

4. Examine the furniture

5. Wash laundry prior to returning home

6. Deal with suitcase

7. Shop travel suitcase far from bed room

Step 1 - Utilize that darn luggage rack.

The first thing to do after entering the room is take out the metal baggage rack and set you luggage down on it.

Simply in case there are bed bugs in the space, the last thing you wish to do is throw your baggage on the bed, let them get in your travel luggage and take them with you!

Bed bugs are well-known hitchhikers and will typically "hitch a ride" on your clothing and luggage. Stop at a Laundromat en route house and wash your clothing in hot water, if possible and dry on high heat for at least 20 minutes.

Action 6 - Clean your luggage before putting it away.

Prior to you save your travel luggage, clean it down with alcohol or utilize a non-toxic bed bug spray to kill any bugs left behind.

Step 7 - Don't put your travel luggage under the bed.

Shop your baggage in the garage or basement or as far from your space and bed as possible. Simply in case you brought home an unwanted visitor you missed out on.

Following these actions will help you avoid any hotel bed bugs and take a trip with higher peace of mind. Enjoy your trip!